Emerald Crab

March 28, 2020

I was avoiding getting a crab, but since I put this Emerald Crab in the tank she has become my favorite! Fascinating to watch.

Seattle GiveCamp 2019

October 24, 2019

I had the distinct pleasure of joining Seattle GiveCamp again this year. For those of you who do not know, Seattle GiveCamp is an organization that puts on an annual weekend hackathon in support of local non-profits.  This year, Seattle GiveCamp 2019 supported 10 non-profits (see the list here) and there were about 100 volunteers,

One method to find a clogged catalytic converter in your Jeep Grand Cherokee

April 30, 2019

I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with the v8 4.7 motor in it. It is a powerhouse…well, it was a powerhouse. Lately, there have been power issues. When attempting to accelerate quickly, the Jeep would lose power. It seemed stuck at 3,000 RPMs. The transmission was acting funky and would not shift when it needed

Today I saved a kid’s life- and prevented a mother’s heartache

April 8, 2019

Today I saved a kids life- and prevented a mother’s heartache There he was, and 8-10 year old boy running down the street, with a big happy grin on his face. I would not have thought twice, but there were no parents or families around, and he was flapping his arms like a baby bird

The Jeep gets a new radiator

March 23, 2019

UPRADE! Just kidding. Though I was tempted to trade the Jeep! My 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been over heating lately. There has been a coolant leak since I owned it, and some leak stop severely gummed up the fins in the radiator. The warm weather brought the issue to stark light. Spent 7 hours